Finding True South

regisma · #1 (**permalink**) 04-08-2005, 10:10 AM

Hi,

I have read that in order to install a motor on a dish you need to align the dish to the "True South".

Where should I look inorder to find this information and know how much degree should I readjust the dish so
it can point to the True sough.

I live in Montreal, Canada.

thanks

Regis

vj9999 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-08-2005, 10:59 AM

Why is this a poll?!

True south is what it is. You can use a compass to determine your magnetic south and then +/- for magnetic deviation to find your true south. Read the installtion instructions on sadoun.com. This is well explained there.

regisma · #3 (**permalink**) 04-08-2005, 11:14 AM

Hi,

What I was looking for is the + /- value that I need for the magnetic deviation in my area.

For the other questio have a look at the Promotions & Acution Specials section for more details!

Reg

vj9999 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-08-2005, 12:08 PM

My appologies

I totally missed that most popular poll contest. Fair game then.

Go to http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Installati...Calculator.htm and look at Magnetic declination map and determine the value you need to add/subtract.